binding
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbaɪndɪŋ// UK //bˈaɪndɪŋ// bind·ing
n. the cover and the glue or thread that hold the pages of a book together. It keeps the book strong and protects the paper inside.
n. the material used to fasten the pages of a book together and attach them to a protective cover.
The old book has a beautiful leather binding.
The library sent several damaged textbooks to a specialist to have their binding repaired before the new semester.
While digital formats are convenient, many collectors still value the tactile experience of a high-quality cloth binding and the durability it provides over decades of use.
From Middle English byndynge; equivalent to bind + -ing.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general craft or process; countable when referring to the specific cover of a single book.